Ohlins New Road & Track Coilovers for Top Tuner Cars

Ohlins Suspension based in Sweden has new Road & Track coilover applications coming out for the Porsche Cayman 981, Camaro, Porsche 991 Carrera, BMW M3 M4, and Mazda MX5.  The Ohlins Racing philosophy is built on developing state of the art suspension with advanced technology for street cars.  With 30 years of experience, the focus is on superior road handling without sacrificing comfort in your day-to-day transports.  What makes Ohlins so special is their clever light-weight design with a majority of the parts in aluminum and vast testing in accordance to ISO 9227 certification.  Some Ohlins coilovers feature adjustable ride height as well as rebound and compression to allow you to dial in a great ride for the street that performs incredible on the track.  These new applications are available for pre-order as they will begin shipping in May 2016.  To order, please contact sales@vividracing.com or call 1.480.966.3040.  Shop all Ohlins Coilovers Here.

Porsche 981 Cayman and Cayman S – View Flier Here – $2907

FEATURES

• General
  
  
  
  • DFV (Dual Flow Valve)
  
  
  • Rebuildable
  
  
  • Corrosion salt spray tested (ISO 9227)
  
  
  • 2 year limited warranty
  
  
  • Height adjustable
  
  
  
  

• Front
  
  
  
  • McPherson strut
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster
  
  
  • Coil springs
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  • Use with original top mounts
  
  
  
  


• Rear
  
  
  
  • McPherson strut
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster
  
  
  • Coil springs
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  • Use with original top mounts
  
  
  
  

Porsche 991 Carrera and Carrera S – View Flier Here – $2787

FEATURES

• General
  
  
  
  • DFV (Dual Flow Valve)
  
  
  • Rebuildable
  
  
  • Corrosion salt spray tested (ISO 9227)
  
  
  • 2 year limited warranty
  
  
  • Height adjustable
  
  
  
  

• Front
  
  
  
  • McPherson strut
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster (approx. 8 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Coil springs (70N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  • Use with original top mounts
  
  
  
  


• Rear
  
  
  
  • McPherson strut
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster (approx. 10 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Coil springs (120N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  • Use with original top mounts
  
  
  
  

BMW M3 M4 F8X – View Flier Here – $3453

FEATURES

• General
  
  
  
  • DFV (Dual Flow Valve)
  
  
  • Rebuildable
  
  
  • Corrosion salt spray tested (ISO 9227)
  
  
  • 2 year limited warranty
  
  
  
  

• Front
  
  
  
  • McPherson strut
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster (approx. 10 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Coil springs (90N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  • Use with original top mounts
  
  
  
  


• Rear
  
  
  
  • Conventional shock absorber
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster (approx. 10 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Coil springs (230N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  • Use with original top mounts
  
  
  
  

Chevrolet Camaro Gen 5 2009-2015 – View Flier Here – $3656

FEATURES

• General
  
  
  
  • DFV (Dual Flow Valve)
  
  
  • Rebuildable
  
  
  • Corrosion salt spray tested (ISO 9227)
  
  
  • 2 year limited warranty
  
  
  
  

• Front
  
  
  
  • Conventional shock absorber
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster (approx. 20 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Coil springs (70N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  
  

• Rear
  
  
  
  • Conventional shock absorber
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster (approx. 20 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Coil springs (110N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  
  

Mazda Miata MX-5 2015 – View Flier Here – $2161

FEATURES

• General
  
  
  
  • DFV (Dual Flow Valve)
  
  
  • Rebuildable
  
  
  • Corrosion salt spray tested (ISO 9227)
  
  
  • 2 year limited warranty
  
  
  
  

• Front
  
  
  
  • Conventional shock absorber
  
  
  • Height adjuster
  
  
  • Length adjuster (approx. 20 mm lower than standard
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster
  
  
  • Coil springs (100N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  
  

• Rear
  
  
  
  • Conventional shock absorber
  
  
  • Height adjuster
  
  
  • Length adjuster (approx. 15 mm lower than standard)
  
  
  • Single bleed adjuster
  
  
  • Spring preload adjuster
  
  
  • Coil springs (40N/mm)
  
  
  • Dustcovers
  
  
  
  

Ohlins New Road & Track Coilovers for Top Tuner Cars

Ohlins Track Setup on a BMW M3 E46

The BMW E46 M3 was a huge step up from the E36 M3 and became one of the best track cars around.  I desperately wanted one of these cars back in 2002 when I first spotted a Laguna Seca Blue one on the highway.  Over the years I had the chance to see more and more and then we finally did a Vivid Racing Project BMW M3.  The E46 has still reigned supreme in the track world and even in the show scene.  As an enthusiast vehicle, the limits continue to get pushed.  One of the best ways to make the rear wheel drive coupe even better is with some sticky tires and performance coilovers.  One of the leading names in suspension for automobiles and motorcycles is Ohlins.  Dating back to 1976, the Swedish suspension company has been apart of hundreds of championship teams including LeMans, MotoGP, Super GT, and more (See History Here).  Some of the most popular Ohlins street applications for Vivid Racing have been the Mitsubishi EVO 8/9, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 997 Carrera, and Volkswagen Golf/GTI (view install here).

Our customer Andrew got his BMW M3 prepped for track and sent us his photos.  See all the Ohlins Coilovers Available Here!

 

Ohlins Track Setup on a BMW M3 E46

Ohlins Coilovers Get Fitted to a Volkswagen Golf R

There are many top names in suspension when it comes to aftermarket coilovers.  The European market has an entire different outlook on suspension tuning and in some cases, design.  Extremely popular in motocross, Ohlins actually has quite a bit of automotive know how when it comes to coilover setups.  In addition to applications for Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi, Ohlins also has some fitments for the most popular Japanese cars such as the Subaru STI, Mitsubishi EVO, Mazda RX8, Scion FR-S, Nissan GT-R, and more.  We actually included the application list below for reference.

There’s not a lot of user information on the Ohlins Road and Track kit (VMS MI10) for the Volkswagen MK5/6 Golf.  Although Ohlins states that they have not tested the kit on AWD models such as the Golf R, we wanted to give it a try.  We have used the JDM Ohlins DFV kit for a customers 2003 Mitsubishi EVO 8 back in 2006 and found it to be one of the better suspension kits for that car.  Having a look at the Golf R suspension, we know that the kit will fit both the FWD and AWD chassis.  Others suspension companies have shared the strut/shocks and generally, the layout of the suspension parts between the GTI and Golf R are the same.  The following are some installation notes and set-up our customer took regarding this kit.

The Ohlins MK5/6 Road and Track kit comes with 180mm x 70 N/mm Front springs and 200mm x 60 N/mm rear springs.  It’s a straight forward install like any other coilover kit.  Installation in the rear requires the removal of the top and bottom stock rubber spring mounts.  The new Ohlins linear springs sit between the spring preload adjuster and a lower plastic seat.  The standard settings are as follows:

• Front – distance between bottom of threads and lock ring = 7 mm (2mm preload on spring)
• Rear – distance between bottom of threads on preload adjuster and lock ring = 35 mm

This resulted in the following heights on the Golf R (fender to wheel center, ½ tank of fuel):

• Front = 342 mm (no settling)
• Rear = 324 mm

The front spring seat was then lowered 1 rotation (5 mm distance to lock ring, no spring preload) and the rear was increased 5 rotations (42.3 mm distance to lock ring, 14.3 mm spring preload on 200 mm spring) resulting in the following measurements after settling (~1 mm in front):

• Front = 338 mm
• Rear = 333 mm (~332 mm with full tank of fuel)
• Front Camber = -1.0
• Rear Camber = -2.0 L, -1.8 R (-1.8 is stock settings.)
• Toe = 0 front and rear

For comparison, the Stock US Golf R has measurements of 365mm F, 363mm R.  Per VW specs, the Euro R is 358 mm F, 356 mm R.

A note on the rear, the max distance from the bottom of the threads to lock ring is 50 mm, which would theoretically allow you to run the rear height at ~339-340 mm.  So the kit does fit with ~20mm lowering from the Euro R specs, but you need to increase the preload in the rear to compensate for the added weight in the rear for the AWD.

For dampening adjustments, we found that 10 clicks from full stiff in the front and 12 clicks from full stiff in the rear works quite well on the street.  Turn in is much sharper and the DFV absorbs the little bumps very well.

Check out the installation photos below and shop all Ohlins Coilovers Here.

Ohlins Coilovers Get Fitted to a Volkswagen Golf R

BMS MI00	BMW 3-series (E90)	                                        Front: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)    Rear: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)
BMS MI10	Mini (R50/R53)	                                        Front: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)    Rear: 50 N/mm(286 lbs/in.)
BMS MI20	Mini (R56)	                                        Front: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)    Rear: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)
BMS MI30	BMW M3 (E46)	                                       Front: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)    Rear: 110 N/mm(630 lbs/in.)
BMS MI40	BMW M3 (E9x)	                                      Front: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)    Rear: 120 N/mm(686 lbs/in.)
HOS MI20	Honda S2000 (AP1)	                                      Front: 100 N/mm(572 lbs/in.)    Rear: 80 N/mm(458 lbs/in.)
HOS MI30	Honda Civic TypeR (FD2)	Front: 80 N/mm(458 lbs/in.)     Rear: 22~44 N/mm (125~250 lbs/in.) Progressive rate
LES MI00	Lexus IS-F/IS 350/GS 460	                                      Front: 100 N/mm(572 lbs/in.)    Rear: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)
MAS MI20	Mazda Miata / MX5 (NA/NB)	                                       Front: 80 N/mm(458 lbs/in.)    Rear: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)
MAS MI30	Mazda Miata / MX5 (NC)	                                       Front: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)    Rear: 40 N/mm(229 lbs/in.)
MAS MI00	Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)	                                       Front: 80 N/mm(458 lbs/in.)    Rear: 40 N/mm(229 lbs/in.)
MAS MI10	Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)	                                     Front: 110 N/mm(630 lbs/in.)    Rear: 110 N/mm(630 lbs/in.)
MIS MI00	Mitsubishi Lancer, EVO VII-IX (CT9A)	                                      Front: 100 N/mm(572 lbs/in.)    Rear: 80 N/mm(458 lbs/in.)
MIS MI10	Mitsubishi Lancer, EVO X (CZ4A)	                                      Front: 100 N/mm(572 lbs/in.)    Rear: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)
NIS MI00	Nissan 350Z (Z33)	               Front: 100 N/mm(572 lbs/in.)     Rear: 55~70 N/mm(315~400 lbs/in.)Progressive rate
NIS MI10	Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34)	                                       Front: 90 N/mm(515 lbs/in.)     Rear: 80 N/mm(458 lbs/in.)
NIZ MI30	Nissan GT-R (R35)	                                       Front: 160 N/mm(915 lbs/in.)    Rear: 90 N/mm(515 lbs/in.)
POZ MI00	Porsche 996 Carrera	                                       Front:  60 N/mm (343 lbs/in.)  Rear: 120 N/mm(686 lbs/in.)  Â
POS MI10	Porsche 996 GT3	                                       Front:  70 N/mm (400 lbs/in.)  Rear: 140 N/mm(801 lbs/in.)  Â
POS MI20	Porsche 997 Carrera	                                       Front:  60 N/mm (343 lbs/in.)  Rear: 120 N/mm(686 lbs/in.)  Â
POZ MN02	Por. 996 Carrera 4/4S/Turbo/TurboS	                                       Front: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)   Rear: 120 N/mm(686 lbs/in.)
POZ MN04	Porsche 997 GT3/GT3 RS/GT2	                                       Front: 90 N/mm(515 lbs/in.)   Rear: 140 N/mm(801 lbs/in.)
POZ MN05	Por. 997 Carrera4/4S/Turbo/TurboS	                                       Front: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)   Rear: 120 N/mm(686 lbs/in.)
SUS MI10	Subaru Impreza (GRB)	                                       Front: 90 N/mm(515 lbs/in.)     Rear: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)
SUS MI20	Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S	                                        Front: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)    Rear: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)
VWS MI10	VW Golf/GTI MkV/MkVI (No AWD)	                                        Front: 70 N/mm(400 lbs/in.)    Rear: 60 N/mm(343 lbs/in.)